The Explosive Dorothy Donegan

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All Music Guide - Scott Yanow
After a long period of neglect, the great pianist Dorothy Donegan made this Progressive album, her first American recording in 17 years. Joined by bassist Jerome Hunter who had to be very alert to follow Donegan's wild flights and drummer Ray Mosca, Donegan performs nine songs seven veteran standards plus two of her originals in unpredictable fashion, displaying technique that is on the level of a masterful classical pianist; highlights include "Lover," "Love for Sale," "Donegan's Blues" and a very explorative "St. Louis Blues." Although this album helped give her some recognition, Dorothy Donegan's next set for an American label would not...
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All Music Guide - Scott Yanow
After a long period of neglect, the great pianist Dorothy Donegan made this Progressive album, her first American recording in 17 years. Joined by bassist Jerome Hunter who had to be very alert to follow Donegan's wild flights and drummer Ray Mosca, Donegan performs nine songs seven veteran standards plus two of her originals in unpredictable fashion, displaying technique that is on the level of a masterful classical pianist; highlights include "Lover," "Love for Sale," "Donegan's Blues" and a very explorative "St. Louis Blues." Although this album helped give her some recognition, Dorothy Donegan's next set for an American label would not take place until 1990.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 12/1/1995
  • Label: Audiophile
  • UPC: 762247220923
  • Catalog Number: 209
  • Sales rank: 157,890

Album Credits

Performance Credits
Dorothy Donegan Primary Artist, Piano
Jerome Hunter Bass
Ray Mosca Drums
Technical Credits
Vincent Youmans Composer
Vernon Duke Composer
E.Y. "Yip" Harburg Composer
Lauren Deutsch Cover Photo
Edward Eliscu Composer
Billy Rose Composer
James Mason Engineer
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